Time for Version 2.

Here's the link to V.1 thread:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1364412

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Aug 20 2013, 10:35 AM

May I know which model is the best Panasonic plasma? How much is it currently?

th-p40v20k - price range RM2400-2600 (promo!!)

Panasonic THP50V20K Plasma with 600HZ Subfield-drive, with 5M:1 Contrast

Thx. What's the price for now for the 50" one? Anyone got a great deal?

The last offer i saw was at Best Denki. I'm not sure if they have reduced the price now. Its should be in the range of 4.9 - 5.2k (wild guess)

Finally a V2.
It's long overdue if compared to the rest.

bought at 4.8K last week, but someone just posted yesterday that he was quoted 4.7K

Yes I got quoted by a shop in Cheras for 4.7k. Comes with standard 2-year warranty, but no other freebies. Good deal?

Yes, it is a good deal. Can I know which shop in Cheras?

I got mine at RM4899 in end Jan with interest free installment from Best. It sure looks like price is trickling down as well for 50V20 anticipating new models, I guess..

The Chinese shop in Tmn Connaught facing the highway.

Yea that's what holding me back, afraid that it will drop again dramatically once the 2011 lineup is out

It's a bit strange that seems like Panasonic Singapore is still making 50V20's. This is because the unit I bought is actually labeled manufactured "Jan2011" and I also saw many new stocks coming in during that time. This could mean that there is still quite good profit in this model.. Anyway, you can wait if you want but you will not know when to stop waiting because you may be attracted to the new lineup when it's out in the market later. My advice is that you just buy and start enjoying it now .. believe you know what I mean..

Wow, v2, Congrats!

Is the Cheras shop next to Alliance Bank Taman Connaught?

I think I don't like about V20K is the grey color panel, it's look distracting.. If it's in black I'm sure sapu liao before the new model coming out

Yea I know exactly what u mean. When it comes to new tech, it can be never-ending chase/wait. But thank God the price goes under 5k already, otherwise my HM sure won't give approval.

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Added on March 10, 2011, 12:42 amErr..if I'm not mistaken it should be opposite side lah. Sorry yah, not very familiar with Cheras area.

This post has been edited by tankiasu: Mar 10 2011, 12:42 AM

yup agreed! I dont know why Panasonic cant design a better looking bezel for their panels. Every year the same ugly design

This post has been edited by idoblu: Mar 10 2011, 08:42 AM

Kakaka...I wouldn't say ugly la. Just very very plain and normal.

I say for this ugly grey bezel they should drop the price further down to RM3.5k

Kekeke..you wait la hah.

But yea, I wish they design their bezels like Sony's. Simplistic and modern looking. Slurp!

has there been any firmware update available from panny malaysia for our V series and wonder if HDD recording with the V is possible ?

anyone with any idea ?

One single firmware update in Jun2010 to include Skype to VieraCast. That's it as far as I know.

USB HDD recording feature is removed from the Asian version.

You can actually connect the TV to the internet to perform firmware update directly. It will tell you if your TV has a newer firmware for update or not. My TV actually had a newer firmware than available from the internet when I perform the check.

I don't think Malaysia model has the HDD and recording function. Also no digital (HD) tuner unlike the Singapore model.

THANKS for the info mate

Mr Poorman

bet you must be the most intense user of the V . wonder if you have noticed any rising black . mine at less than 1,000 hrs haven't seen any changes yet and neither have i seen any floating black as well.

how many of you use bias lighting . the LED blue strips is just wonderful as it make the black levels measurement like .004 MLL or better if i change the gamma to -2.4 , although got to compromise on crush of shadow details .black like charcoal. so nice

This post has been edited by sunnyK: Mar 11 2011, 02:55 PM

that was what i said earlier on. the v20 series is sure superb but with grey bezel really so disappointing. just make it black so simple and nice!!

Panny Singapore does not make the panels, they just assemble them. Production has shifted to 2011 panel production late last year for prototypes and early this year for higher volume.

The last few batches almost always come to SEA, East/West Asia and Russia mostly always. There are benefits to not getting the latest builds of an outgoing model.

Different regions have different specs and almost always US and Europe receive panels (this is not only panasonic, but all) that have the tightest distribution and the tightest adherence to specs. Other regions are always in the tails of the panel distrubition.

Anybody care to share experiences for the Plasma 42v20K...? Getting one soon. Any comments anyone..

Sorry, but just to clarify. The Hong Kong models comes standard with HD tuner and USB HDD recording. Thought I'd point that out.

3,313 hrs now. I suppose it has stabilised and as a non-critical casual user, I have not noticed drastic degradation in black level under normal ambience. To be sure, I would probably need to engage bro anfieldude's services again to compare against the earlier reading.

As for the bias lighting, I'm not using one yet. Blue LEDs? I thought the most neutral would be the 6500K.

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Added on March 11, 2011, 6:57 pmAh , thanks for the correction.

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Added on March 11, 2011, 9:39 pmThe comments are littered all over the V1 thread. Anyway, V20 is one of the better ones in the market. You can't go wrong especially with the recent price decrease.

This post has been edited by PoorMan: Mar 11 2011, 09:39 PM

i have not noticed drastic degradation in black level under normal ambience-you mean there are some small degradation

D65 is too whitish for my me. blue is cool.

freakish me. i'm so crazy about this V, i bought a 42'' for my bedroom viewing

No, can't see any difference from when I first bought it under normal lighting. In darkness, can perceive very slight difference. The panel seems a tiny bit grayer when your eye's pupil dilate enough. Of course, it may be entirely psychological because I was looking for it.

But overall, still very happy with the black level considering the kind of abuse my family throws at it

3,300 hrs in less than 10months ,it proves how reliable panasonic TV is.

Agree. Have compared the Pana 50V against the Sammy C6500 plasma and Pana 50U.
My personal view. The picture quality of the V is comparable with the Sammy. However the light grey bezel spoils the otherwise good set.

Overall the 50V would be better with a black bezel. Although the 50U is reflective, it has a black bezel which looks better in my own opinion. Not to mention that it cost more then 1k cheaper.

What a waste. The 50V with the grey bezel.

saw carrefour selling P42x20K RM1799.. good deal?

Should be quite reasonable deal provided it is not a display unit. This is HD ready and NOT Full HD.
You should be able to get at this price in SS2.

BTW, if you r looking for a Full HD set, Pana 42" Plasma TH-P42V20k is retailing for RM 2499. The only draw back is that this set comes in grey bezel.

actually i am looking for a plasma which is less than RM2k, with full HD (optional)

any recommendation?

New models must be coming in real soon cause I see HN now selling all their demo units

I wonder how's the pricing would be like for their 2011 lineup.

Anyone with pricing knowledge or historical statistics care to contribute?
Else pure speculation is welcomed as well

P50ST30 msrp about USD~1499 in the states and EURO~2000 across the pond

This post has been edited by gdee: Mar 14 2011, 04:50 PM

I dont think it will be to much diff from V series starting price, int he range of RM6k? Then the price would slowly come down.... standard trend lah

to me the bezel color is titanium and not grey and i think it looks great and a refreshing departure from the traditional black which is too common.

The ST, albeit a lower end of the range, is 3D capable tv compared to the V. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it starts at a V price.

This post has been edited by gdee: Mar 15 2011, 01:57 PM

Doubt very much if you are able to get a full HD Plasma for less then 2k.
Pana P42X28 (HD ready) is retailing for 1750.
Pana's full HD are all above 2k

Totally agree.

I bought panasonic LED l42d22k with a samsung DVD player for rm2750, good deal?

got poisoned by TH-P42V20k!! is this the cheapest model that comes with LAN for DNLA?

I have a noobish question about my VIERA TH-P46X20K.

I noticed when watching movies from my pc, the backlight flickers on and off during dark scenes making the picture look horribly grey.

Is there something wrong with my TV or is there a setting I can change to make this not happen?

How about when you played it on the PC LCD monitor? Do you also see the flickering? This is to eliminate source problem.

It could be the infamous floating black issue which is noticeable when you watch it in a dim environment.

Best to call in Panasonic support to eliminate faulty hardware issues e.g. backlight.

Been researching the Pana 42" Plasma TH-P42V20k ... saw today in Best Denki at 3499 but just see here a few posts saying you can find for RM 2499. Can anyone tell me where I can buy at the lower price. Not display model and has full warranty? Also, one more question about the V20 ... Does it have 1:1 pixel mapping?
Thanks for all your advice
OM

This post has been edited by onlymac: Mar 16 2011, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the reply boss. Ruled out the source so it definitely seems like a floating black issue. Anyone else with the same model TV with this problem?

Does the V series plasma have this famous floating black issue?

All 2010 Panny plasma models have been reported to suffer from this. Some people can notice it clearly. Some don't.

Anfieldude did post something earlier that can alleviate the problem slightly by lowering the brightness setting. Would appreciate if he can remind us again the details.

wow, then RM2499 42" V series still worth it? or wait for 2011 version? as far as I know, I feel that 2011 will be coming very soon. The price drop out there is huge.

I think this is the cheapest model from Pana at the moment

2011 higher end models may be launch later due to tsunami . my condolence and compassion to those affected.

the world still need japanese made electronics. simply better than the rest

V series made in Japan? I guess it'll be delayed too. My condolences.

Made in Singapore but the components probably imported from Japan

V series' panel made in JP.

asked a shop around my place

42v20k price RM2480

good deal?

I sokong.... i too like the color, and it fits well with my blue wall or for that matter would suit well any colored wall.

But then not everyone has the same taste i presume....

what brand u all recommend now for 2k+-

reckon this is a good deal as it was retailing for slightly more then 4k previously

guys,
42v20k or 50U20k, which one better deal if compare spec /cost ?
42V ~rm2400, 50U ~rm3200
regards

will the viewing distance between you n the TV has any effect on the selection of 42" over 50"? I feel that if the distance is not too far, viewing a big screen is giving my head a spin....

If your viewing distance is around 10ft, then 50" HDTV should be OK.

as a matter of fact, i just got back from senq which happens to have both the 50u and 42v side by side displaying the same content by hdmi.
some kind of demo material with scenes from the dark knight in it.

and since i have the bd at home (dark knight), i could say WITHOUT A DOUBT i'll choose the 42v over the 50u anyday.
i'd be happy to trade the extra 8 inch for better black level. and i'd be happy to buy the cheaper, superior 42v for its anti reflective coating.

but then again, i'm not buying another tv. but you are. so you're the one that's supposed to compare them side by side

SengQ selling V50 how much? or whats the best you have seen for this model? thanks

it's not v50, it's v20. there's no v50 series.
i guess you're implying the p50v20k, which in short people are referring to as 50v (50" from the vseries plasma).

there's no 50v on display. and didn't bother to ask.

I hope they still sell 42v20 in 3 months time.

i was wondering why 42v20k price drop so much..

is there any problem with this model?? hope someone can clarify it b4 i regret after purchase..

I think it's because the 50" is a sweet spot size wise. So compared to the 42", it will have more unsold stock then it's popular bigger sized brother.. hence the higher price cut. supply & demand. The V series is a good plasma, don't worry!

This post has been edited by gdee: Mar 18 2011, 05:33 PM

it's being phased out for the newer 2011 model. everyone are mostly clearing their unsold stocks

panasonic claimed that they have fixed both rising black + floating black defect in their 2011 series plasma

http://hdguru.com/panasonic-proclaims-high...lasma-tvs/4241/

Not only that, the comments to the article claims the handling of 50Hz material is corrected improved as well!

Looks like 2011 Panny series have resolved most of the issues.

This post has been edited by PoorMan: Mar 18 2011, 11:36 PM

hi there which senQ branch that you are refering at?

senq at 2nd floor KB mall. in kota bharu, kelantan.

oooo .... paskal budok kelate?

Saw VT50 - opened box plus 1 3D spec plus BDT300 player
Less than rm6100. Ok or not?

me and my fren juz paid visit to imsobloodysick shop earlier and we brought the P42V20k from him each for ourselve... nice guy wif good bargain ... hehehe...

now where is the check hour config posted earlier in V1? cant remember which page as i juz browse till pg 5x then stop... too much info to see..

anyone care to share it out xD

This post has been edited by G|O: Mar 20 2011, 02:58 PM

I searched google using "panasonic viera servicemen menu operating hour"
lots of hits

senq in miri 42v20 selling at 2999(3 years warranty).. left 2 pieces but they dont accept trade-in too bad. tml im gonna go check the price at panasonic dealer hope to get better deal!!

Latest that I saw, Pana P50V20K is selling for RM4,999 while P42V20K is RM2,499.

Quite a lots of shops does not have stock any more. If you are interested, better get them before stock runs out.

2011 model coming out very soon. The new models will not be at these prices.

maybe cheaper and better?

my wife is.
short balik kampung trip in conjuction with the school holidays

havent been back to KB for way too many years. miss the good food, esp ayam percik, nasi dagang, nasi kerabu with budu etc.

sorry, OT a little. back on topic.

Maybe... but doubt very much it will be at the current prices

P42V20K ? you can get from Joseph, Kajang, he still got stock, just bought one set from him last Sat, nice seller

should I buy P50v20k now? Its very tempting.... is floating black very noticeable or people just too picky?

mate, many have commented on the same question! You should read them.....just to simplify for you...go and get it!

sorry... normally I read the whole thread... this time i just get lazy and ask..

Get it? I will go today

depends on the price. how much can you get it for? over here lowest ive seen is 4699. if really good deal then can buy
i think i gave up liao on V5020k. From launching till now I still "cant" buy one

This post has been edited by idoblu: Mar 21 2011, 12:04 PM

so wat the latest price for P50v20k??

wat price u expect for it?

what price u get from him? i get a good price from him as well, but havent make a visit yet.

Am looking for a samsung 32" LCD replacement for my room mostly use for gaming. However my concern is the viewing distance since right now the viewing distance for my 32" is about 6-7 feet approx.

So do you think the panny plasma 42" would be ideal for my room with about 6-7 feet viewing distance?

ive just made a booking at senq miri for 42v20k at rm2999 with 3years warranty. its the only more reliable 'shop' in miri and also the cheapest u can find in miri. so guys welcome me to the family

btw, to add another 2years warranty u nid to + rm340

This post has been edited by law1777: Mar 21 2011, 05:49 PM

42" would be perfect for 6-7 feet viewing distance

Welcome to the family lol

If you are going to use it mainly for gaming, you should be aware of the burn-in, IR problem which are inherent of plasma TVs.
So, better take note if you using for gaming...